Panelboard and electrical power distribution system
a panelboard and power distribution system technology, applied in the direction of substation/switching arrangement details, substation/switching arrangement boards/panels/desks, electrical equipment, etc., can solve the problems of many limitations, live components pose a risk of shock during installation and maintenance, and the manufacture of prior art panelboards and power distribution systems
Active Publication Date: 2014-03-13
MCA FAB INC
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Benefits of technology
The solution enhances safety by isolating personnel from live electrical parts, reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for additional insulation, and enables compatibility with all market-available electrical components.
Problems solved by technology
Though the prior art panelboards and power distribution systems are effective in distributing power, many limitations exist.
These live components pose a risk of shock during installation and maintenance.
There is also an issue related to the manufacture of prior art panelboards and power distribution systems.
Non-insulated parts pose a risk for personnel installing or performing maintenance on systems.
Additionally, there is an issue with the architecture of prior art panelboards and power distribution systems as it relates to electrical component (e.g. circuit breaker) compatibility.
Prior art panelboards and power distribution systems are designed to accept only one type of component and are not designed to allow all market available products to be installed.
Prior art panelboards and power distribution systems are not designed with an “open architecture.”
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[0015]In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention comprises a panelboard and power distribution system adapted to mount and electrically connect to a plurality of electrical components. The panelboard and power distribution system includes a central body portion having a top metal surface and at least one bus bar positioned within the central body portion. The bus bar has “tabs” that extend into an insulating body. The insulated connections form isolated connection “wells.” The connection wells allow electrical devices to be connected to the power bus via insulated “plug in” clamp connectors. The panelboard and power distribution system uses an isolated clamp design located inside the connection wells for electrical device connection that insulates and isolates personnel during installation and operation. The insulated “plug in” clamp connectors are secured with an un-energized “snap” connection.
[0016]In another embodiment, the panelboard and power distribution system co...
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An electrical power distribution system or panelboard that includes a hollow central body with at least one insulated bus bar and a top non-energized metal mounting surface. A plurality of connection points are distributed along the bus bar for electrical device connections. The connection points are contained inside molded plastic holes or wells, and are electrically connected to the main bus bar. Electrical device connections are accomplished via connectors plugged into the holes or wells. The attachment of electrical devices of various sizes and configurations may be accommodated through the use of spacers.
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[0001]This application claims benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 693,985, filed Aug. 28, 2012, by Dean Latham, and is entitled to that filing date for priority. The specification, figures and complete disclosure of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 693,985 are incorporated herein by specific reference for all purposes.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to an electrical power distribution system. More specifically, this invention relates to low voltage panelboards and power distribution systems with improved safety, ease of manufacture, and universal component compatibility.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Panelboards (also known as loadcenters) and power distribution systems are currently used in many industrial and commercial applications as a means of distributing electrical power from an electrical source to a multitude of downstream loads (e.g., lighting, outlets, electrical equipment, and the like). These panelboards and power distribut...
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IPC IPC(8): H02B1/04
CPCH02B1/04H02B1/205H02B1/32H02B1/056
Inventor LATHAM, DEAN
Owner MCA FAB INC